Lead Software Engineer

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We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer Enablement & Platform Engineering
Are you passionate about improving developer experience, building scalable engineering platforms, and enabling teams to deliver faster with higher quality? Our Chief Development Office (CDO) is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver modern engineering solutions that accelerate enterprise-wide development.
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and architecture-shaping platform capabilities, influencing technical direction, and contributing to modernization efforts across the organization.
You're the kind of person who is a 'builder' and is energized by improving developer experience and platform capabilities.
We need someone who is a natural problem-solver who prioritize practical, value-driven solutions and enjoys collaborating with engineering teams.
What You'll Do
Technical Analysis & Problem Solving
Analyze requirements for developer enablement frameworks, tools, and platform capabilities.
Evaluate existing systems and constraints to recommend clear, actionable solutions.
Use strong analytical and diagnostic skills to guide technical decisions within the team.
Solution & Feature Design
Contribute to the design and prototyping of platform features and reusable capabilities.
Build proof-of-concepts and assess technical feasibility and risks early in the development cycle.
Ensure alignment with established architectural standards and modern design patterns.
Engineering Execution & Delivery
Break down complex engineering work into iterations that drive measurable value.
Deliver high-quality, production-ready code and components.
Design solutions that are resilient, scalable, high-performing, and reliable.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks before they impact timelines or quality.
Able to operate with autonomy while recognizing when to escalate broader architectural decisions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, large-scale enterprise environment.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with product owners to refine scope, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done.
Work closely with Principal Engineers to apply and enhance common patterns.
Participate in demos, feedback loops, and adoption support activities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering peers across multiple workstreams.
Strong communication and partnering skills across engineering and product teams.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:
work experience, training, military experience, or education.
5+ Hands-on experience with modern engineering stacks:
Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Microservices, GitHub Actions, Kafka, MongoDB, Observability tooling
5+ Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and CI/CD best practices.
5+ Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts.
5+ Hands-on experience with automated testing and engineering quality practices.
5+ Strong debugging, diagnostics, and performance tuning abilities.
5 + Ability to solve complex problems using structured thinking and analysis
1. Role Summary
The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and delivering high-quality, scalable engineering solutions that enhance developer experience and accelerate enterprise delivery. This role partners closely with product owners, engineering teams, and platform stakeholders to execute technical initiatives, contribute to architectural patterns, and support modernization efforts across the Chief Development Office (CDO).
2. Core Responsibilities
A. Technical Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze requirements for Developer Enablement frameworks and capabilities.
• Evaluate existing systems, tools, and constraints to recommend clear, actionable solutions.
• Apply strong analytical skills to influence technical direction within the team.

B. Solution & Feature Design

• Contribute to the design and prototyping of key platform capabilities.
• Build proof-of-concepts, evaluate technical feasibility, and participate in early risk assessments.
• Implement established design patterns and ensure alignment with CDO architectural standards.

C. Engineering Execution & Delivery

• Break down complex engineering work into achievable iterations.
• Deliver high-value, high-quality code and components into production.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for resiliency, scalability, performance, and quality.
• Proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks.

D. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with product owners to clarify scope, acceptance criteria, and definition of done.
• Collaborate with Principal Engineers to adopt and extend common patterns and approaches.
• Participate in demos, feedback forums, and adoption support activities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering peers across workstreams.

3. Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills

• 5+ years in modern engineering stacks: Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Microservices, GitHub Actions, Kafka, Observability tooling, MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures and CI/CD practices.
• Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts.
• Hands-on experience with test automation and quality engineering.
• Strong debugging, diagnostics, and performance tuning skills.

Professional Skills

• Ability to solve complex problems using data, analysis, and structured thinking.
• Strong communication and partnership skills across engineering and product teams.
• Continuous learning mindset; ability to adopt and evangelize new technologies and patterns.
• Able to operate with moderate autonomy while escalating complex or cross-cutting architectural decisions.

4. Decision-Making & Leadership Scope

• Makes design and implementation decisions within assigned features or services.
• Influences technical approaches within the squad/workstream; escalates major architectural decisions to Principal Engineers.
• Coaches peers on engineering best practices, coding standards, and modern development patterns.
• Contributes to platform direction by providing feedback, insights, and improvement recommendations.

5. Interaction Model
Frequent collaboration with:

• Engineering teams & agile workstreams (daily)
• Product owners for feature refinement & delivery alignment (weekly)
• Principal Engineers for pattern adoption & direction consistency (weekly)
• CDO and platform leadership during reviews, demos, or issue escalations (as needed)

6. Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strong builder mindset with passion for developer experience and platform engineering.
• Pragmatic problem-solver; focused on value delivery rather than theoretical perfection.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, large-scale enterprise environment.
• Naturally collaborative with an inclination toward mentorship and helping others succeed.

Posting End Date:
12 Mar 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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